Hello friends, After six hours of debate on the House floor, HB19-1312 School Immunization Requirements passed 2nd reading late last night. We praise God that the bill was amended to exclude homeschoolers from the new immunization requirements of...
Thank you for tracking with us over the last few weeks as we've kept close watch on the progression of HB 19-1312, School Immunization Requirements. (Side note: The journey of a bill from the original proposal to law is quite a process. If...
By guest author Linda Watkins It was a day I will never forget! Twenty-seven years ago, we gathered around the little table in our family room—one teenager, two preteens, one primary child, three preschoolers, and me. We tried to act like we...
Dear friends, The House Health and Insurance Committee hearing for HB19-1312 (School Immunization Requirements) was held yesterday. Hopefully, you are aware that both CHEC and HSLDA strongly oppose this bill because it will impose significant and...
Time to Rise UP! On Friday, a bill was introduced that will impact all families in Colorado whether you choose to vaccinate your children or not. The bill, HB19-1312 School Immunization Requirements, gives broad authority to the Colorado...
By Legislative Liaison Carolyn Martin I can’t keep track of how many times I’ve been asked, “Why won’t the legislators listen to us?” The maximum opportunity for our voice to be heard was when we voted last November. But, ultimately, we need to ask...
By Legislative Liaison Carolyn Martin Ready…Set…Wait and Prepare As of today, there are fifty-one days left in the session. A lot can still happen. A bill introduced this late in the session could breeze through the entire process in three days....
By guest author Pete Olson How do we as homeschool families balance reaching out to others and protecting our children from the world? Homeschool father and pastor Pete Olson gives some insight in this interview. A person who lives next door is...
